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1. Stars say smaller is beautiful
Stockport Express, Friday 19 May 2006DAWN French and Alison Moyet say Manchester will be their "party town."
2. So, where will you watch the World Cup?
Stockport Express, Friday 26 May 2006AS the days tick down to the World Cup, we are becoming more obsessed with whether Wayne Rooney will be fit in time, and whether Theo Walcott will live up to expectations... but a more pressing question is where to watch it?
3. Monday night's still all right
Stockport Express, Friday 26 May 2006Singing superstar Elton John plays the MEN Arena on Monday. Conrad Astley loked at his long and colourful history.
4. Previews
Stockport Express, Friday 5 May 2006It's a good week for fans of geriatric rock, with performances from The Boss, Eric Clapton, and our own Morrissey. Meanwhile, post-punk rockers hard-fi are in town for two nights.
5. More than just pretty faces
Stockport Express, Friday 5 May 2006Girls Aloud are starring in a special VIP gig in the city next week, in preparation for their national tour. Band member Kimberley Walsh told Conrad Astley that you shouldn't believe everything you read about them.
6. When dressing up becomes an art form
Stockport Express, Friday 19 May 2006THE phrase "textile art" conjures up images of twee embroidery and crochet smocks made by your granny, but a new exhibition opening in Sale shows the craft has moved as far away from this image as is possible.
7. Relighting the fire
Stockport Express, Friday 5 May 2006While the press may still be obsessed with Robbie Williams, Take That fans were clearly in favour of the idea of a reunion and tickets sold out within minutes. Conrad Astley looks at the band that was made in Manchester.
8. Share of the high life
Stockport Express, Friday 19 May 2006A new development means buying a piece of leafy Cheshire could be cheaper than you think.
9. Soapbox: Becky gets the boot from Kelly
Stockport Express, Thursday 4 May 2006We look at what's happening on the streets of Weatherfield.
10. Sweats in the city
Stockport Express, Friday 19 May 2006CELEBRITIES, elite athletes, and those hoping to raise money for charities will be among the thousands sweating it out in Sunday's Great Manchester Run.